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Steve Dallas · 02-19-2013, 12:22 AM

I'm getting to the point now where I may need to decide soon.

Probably will get the manual...since, if I do get a ZL1, it wouldn't be my daily driver.

Still, PQ will laugh, because I seriously am considering the Auto...

ZL1-Camaro · 02-19-2013, 12:27 AM

The stick gives more feel I love it!

Mick1 · 02-19-2013, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

I'm getting to the point now where I may need to decide soon.

Probably will get the manual...since, if I do get a ZL1, it wouldn't be my daily driver.

Still, PQ will laugh, because I seriously am considering the Auto...

I like driving the manual better but the car reviewers say the auto is faster, so those who laugh probably don't know this fact

ZL1 Spoked · 02-19-2013, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick1

I like driving the manual better but the car reviewers say the auto is faster, so those who laugh probably don't know this fact

Yea but you don't drive an auto you steer it lmao.

ZL1-V · 02-19-2013, 01:33 AM

I have a manual, I believe this car is to be driven by a stick shift. The car that lapped the Nurburgring at 7:41:27 it was a manual! If the auto is "faster" why didn't they take the auto around the ring? Car reviewers are there to earn a paycheck and sell advertising space.

Smittty · 02-19-2013, 04:23 AM

The manaul has more power.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 02-19-2013, 06:16 AM

Manual. I do sometimes get tired of shifting especially after working out I just want to get in it and drive. Buuuuttt the fun of a manual outweighs the bad.

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-19-2013, 06:32 AM

I like them both and have driven Smitty's car as well as my auto. They have a totally different feel. It is a personal choice and preference. The 6 speed shifts well and clutch takeup/modulation is great. Personally, I just didn't want to row gears as I have had a few cars with 6spds in the past...possibly laziness too.

SlingShot · 02-19-2013, 07:09 AM

I went with the A6 because I still have my SS if I have the urge to row. That aside this auto in completely different than any auto you have ever driven. The way Sport mode is programed it down shifts and holds gears just like the manual does. It pre loads the hydraulics for the next gear, it blips the throttle to rev match downshifts ... Really, Really cool stuff.

Clegane62 · 02-19-2013, 07:44 AM

I ordered my ZL1 with the auto. I've had sticks before (still do) but the main reason I chose auto is that I plan on drag racing the car and I love the consistency.

pumpkinrancho · 02-19-2013, 07:49 AM

Camaros are supposed to have clutches.

ebaugh1990 · 02-19-2013, 07:52 AM

This battle again.... Lol

Blau camaro · 02-19-2013, 08:09 AM

As one ages the A6 becomes more and more tempting. I've had manuals for most of my driving life and now love the auto. (Thought I'd never say the preceding).

goPC · 02-19-2013, 08:19 AM

After having 3 knee surgeries on my left knee, using the clutch and rowing the gears all day starts to hurt. So injuries or age definitely weighs in.

02-19-2013, 12:22 AM	#1
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02-19-2013, 06:32 AM	#8
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I like them both and have driven Smitty's car as well as my auto. They have a totally different feel. It is a personal choice and preference. The 6 speed shifts well and clutch takeup/modulation is great. Personally, I just didn't want to row gears as I have had a few cars with 6spds in the past...possibly laziness too. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-19-2013, 07:09 AM	#9
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I went with the A6 because I still have my SS if I have the urge to row. That aside this auto in completely different than any auto you have ever driven. The way Sport mode is programed it down shifts and holds gears just like the manual does. It pre loads the hydraulics for the next gear, it blips the throttle to rev match downshifts ... Really, Really cool stuff. __________________

02-19-2013, 07:49 AM	#11
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Camaros are supposed to have clutches. __________________

02-19-2013, 12:27 AM	#2
ZL1-Camaro Drives: Black M6 2013 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wa Posts: 119	The stick gives more feel I love it!

02-19-2013, 01:33 AM	#5
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I have a manual, I believe this car is to be driven by a stick shift. The car that lapped the Nurburgring at 7:41:27 it was a manual! If the auto is "faster" why didn't they take the auto around the ring? Car reviewers are there to earn a paycheck and sell advertising space.

02-19-2013, 04:23 AM	#6
Smittty Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro 2000 SLP Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ruther Glen, VA Posts: 357	The manaul has more power.

02-19-2013, 06:16 AM	#7
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	Manual. I do sometimes get tired of shifting especially after working out I just want to get in it and drive. Buuuuttt the fun of a manual outweighs the bad.

02-19-2013, 07:44 AM	#10
Clegane62 Drives: 1970 Camaro Big Block 502 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oakland Posts: 39	I ordered my ZL1 with the auto. I've had sticks before (still do) but the main reason I chose auto is that I plan on drag racing the car and I love the consistency.

02-19-2013, 08:09 AM	#13
Blau camaro Account Suspended Drives: #1 CAMARO FAN Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rockford IL. Posts: 656	As one ages the A6 becomes more and more tempting. I've had manuals for most of my driving life and now love the auto. (Thought I'd never say the preceding).

02-19-2013, 08:19 AM	#14
goPC Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Johnston, IA Posts: 273	After having 3 knee surgeries on my left knee, using the clutch and rowing the gears all day starts to hurt. So injuries or age definitely weighs in.